HSN code for Rice — 1006 · GST 5%
Rice is billed under HSN 1006, which covers rice. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: chawal, sona masoori rice, idli rice, kolam rice
GST on rice
- GST rate
- 5%
- Within your state
- CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
- To another state
- IGST 5%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹19.00) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 1006 covers
Rice
Paddy, brown rice and milled rice of every variety: basmati, sona masoori, kolam, idli rice.
The 5% is for pre-packaged and labelled rice (packs up to 25 kg). Rice sold loose, weighed out at the counter, is nil-rated.
Also under 1006: Basmati Rice
Questions about rice
What is the HSN code for rice?
Rice is classified under HSN 1006: Rice.
What is the GST rate on rice?
5% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 2.5% CGST plus 2.5% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 5% IGST.
Is rice ever taxed differently?
The 5% is for pre-packaged and labelled rice (packs up to 25 kg). Rice sold loose, weighed out at the counter, is nil-rated.
How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (1006) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
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